Brittany
medium breed
High activity
Average lifespan: 13 years
About the Brittany
Originating in the Brittany region of France, developed as a versatile pointing and retrieving gun dog. Medium-sized and athletic, with a dense, flat or wavy coat typically in orange-and-white or liver-and-white.
Temperament
Energetic, eager to please, and quick to learn, the Brittany is a versatile sporting dog that needs plenty of exercise and mental engagement to stay content.
Common health issues
- Hip dysplasia
- Elbow dysplasia
- Epilepsy
- Hypothyroidism
Grooming needs
The dense, flat-to-wavy coat sheds moderately and needs brushing once or twice a week, with attention to the feathered ears and legs.
This information is general and educational — it isn't a substitute for advice from your veterinarian,
who knows your individual dog's health history.
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